“Phone Girl” to President: Suzanne Hopson’s Journey of Elevation, Courage, and Clarity

In this episode of Power Movers, Roy Castleman sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Suzanne Hopson to explore her inspiring journey from working three jobs as a young single mom to becoming President of Operations in a major property company—and then stepping into entrepreneurship to build her own consulting firm, here2elevate. Suzanne shares powerful insights on overcoming fear, finding mentors, stepping into leadership, and the game-changing impact of business operating systems. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this conversation is a masterclass in clarity, courage, and reinvention.

What You’ll Learn:

·       How a rock band challenge led to deeper trust and team performance

·       The mentor who helped Suzanne escape fast food and step into real estate

·       Lessons in fear, risk-taking, and how to act before you're ready

·       Why structure and accountability are the missing ingredients in many businesses

·       How business operating systems can transform your team and mental clarity

·       The power of vulnerability, trust, and real issue-solving in meetings

·       Suzanne’s advice to anyone on the edge of their next big move

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and introduction

02:00 – The rock band story: community, trust, and music

06:15 – Early life: fast food jobs, single motherhood, and a pivotal apartment visit

10:30 – Learning the ropes, making mistakes, and growing through mentorship

14:45 – Career climbs and realizing the power of coaching

18:30 – Hard-earned wisdom on fear and missed opportunities

23:00 – Vistage and the decision to go all in on entrepreneurship

27:30 – Launching here2elevate and building her own team

30:00 – Business operating systems and why they matter

33:00 – Suzanne’s favourite tools: meetings, issue solving, and accountability

36:00 – Vision for the future and her message to business owners

39:00 – Wrap-up and how to connect with Suzanne and Roy

Website: here2elevate.com

LinkedIn: Suzanne Hopson

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& All the Power Ltd:

Website: www.allthepower.co.uk

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Quote from Suzanne:

“If people hadn’t opened doors for me, I wouldn’t be at the table. Now, it’s my turn to open those doors for others.”